Senior HR Generalist

Gehl-Food-; Lathrop (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k) match

PTO & holidays

Tuition reimbursement

HSA plan

Referral bonus

Perks at Work

Career growth

Job summary

Gehl-Food- is hiring a Senior HR Generalist to partner with Aseptic, Maintenance, and Engineering teams in a high-volume manufacturing environment. You will drive employee relations, compliance, performance management, and talent initiatives while fostering a positive, high-performing workplace culture.

This role supports a 24/7 operation, requires a Bachelor’s degree in HR or related field, 4+ years HR experience (employee relations focused), and bilingual Spanish.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 4+ years of progressive HR experience (employee relations focus).
• Manufacturing or high-volume environment experience preferred.
• Bilingual in Spanish required.

Responsibilities

• Partner with leaders for workforce planning and employee relations.
• Lead investigations and resolve workplace issues.
• Ensure compliance with employment laws (FMLA, ADA, EEO, wage & hour).
• Manage leaves of absence and HR processes end-to-end.
• Support hiring, onboarding, and talent decisions.
• Analyze HR metrics to drive business improvements.
• Maintain HRIS data integrity and reporting.
• Champion employee engagement and culture initiatives.
• Provide HR support across a 24/7 manufacturing operation.

Skills

Employee relations

Performance management

HR metrics

Communication

Confidentiality

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business, or related field

Tools

HRIS

Microsoft Office

Job description

Now Hiring: Senior HR Generalist
Reports To: HR Manager
Salary Range: $85,000 to $105,000

Why join our team?

• Full benefits package – medical, dental, vision & 401(k) match
• Generous PTO & holidays
• Growth opportunities to expand skillsets & enhance career
• Amazing team & culture focused on: Communication | Community| Wellness

Other Benefits & Programs We Offer:

• Tuition reimbursement
• HSA Medical plan option with annual company contribution
• Referral bonus program
• Perks at Work – discounts on shopping, travel & more
• Proven continued business growth for future opportunities

Position Overview

We are seeking a Senior HR Generalist to serve as a strategic and hands-on partner supporting Aseptic, Maintenance, and Engineering teams in a high-volume manufacturing environment. This role drives employee relations, compliance, performance management, and talent initiatives while fostering a positive, high-performing workplace culture.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with leaders to support workforce planning, performance management, and employee relations
• Lead investigations and resolve complex workplace issues
• Ensure compliance with employment laws (FMLA, ADA, EEO, wage & hour)
• Manage leaves of absence and HR processes end-to-end
• Support hiring, onboarding, and talent decisions
• Analyze HR metrics to drive business improvements
• Maintain HRIS data integrity and reporting
• Champion employee engagement and culture initiatives
• Provide HR support across a 24/7 manufacturing operation

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• 4+ years of progressive HR experience (employee relations focus)
• Manufacturing or high-volume environment experience preferred
• Strong knowledge of employment laws and compliance
• Experience with investigations, performance management, and leave administration
• Bilingual (Spanish) required
• Proficiency in HRIS and Microsoft Office
• Strong communication, judgment, and confidentiality skills